Applications Engineering, Staff Engineer
Synopsys· Semiconductor EDA· Mar 19, 2026 · 7mo agoPosted 222 days ago
Sunnyvale, California
In office
Full-time
Staff
$167K–$235K est.
7+ years exp
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Job description
We Are: At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.
You Are:
You are a seasoned Physical Verification Specialist, deeply passionate about advancing semiconductor technology and eager to make your mark in a high-impact, customer-facing role. With over seven years of hands-on industry experience, you are adept at DRC, LVS, FILL, and PERC, and have a track record of delivering innovative solutions for advanced physical verification challenges. Your expertise spans EDA tools such as IC Validator, Calibre, or Assura, and you possess a comprehensive understanding of runset development and backend physical design flows. You thrive in dynamic environments, seamlessly managing multiple customer engagements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive success. Your programming skills in Python, TCL, or Perl enable you to automate and optimize verification flows, while your attention to detail ensures robust technical documentation and effective troubleshooting. You are a proactive problem-solver, continually seeking to expand your knowledge and stay ahead of emerging technologies. Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills empower you to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues alike, ensuring their needs are met and their goals achieved. Above all, you are motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of semiconductor design, contributing your expertise and enthusiasm to a team that values innovation, diversity, and excellence.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Engaging directly with customers to understand their physical verification challenges and deliver tailored solutions.
• Supporting the sale and adoption of the IC Validator product, enhancing customer performance, quality, and development timelines.
• Providing deep expertise in physical verification for advanced node designs, ensuring robust and accurate results.
• Managing multiple customer activities, including product demonstrations, evaluations, and competitive benchmarking.
• Conducting training sessions, resolving technical issues, and offering ongoing technical account management.
• Collaborating with account teams to develop customized flows and solutions that address unique customer needs.
• Creating and maintaining flows in TCL/Python, as well as authoring DRC/LVS/FILL/PERC rule decks.
• Working closely with R&D, Product Engineering, and Sales teams to drive tool enhancement and customer success.
The Impact You Will Have:
• Accelerating customer adoption of Synopsys’ IC Validator, driving improved design performance and faster development cycles.
• Enhancing the quality and reliability of semiconductor designs through advanced physical verification methodologies.
• Reducing time-to-market for customers by streamlining verification workflows and resolving technical challenges.
• Supporting the ongoing innovation of Synopsys products through direct feedback and close collaboration with R&D.
• Strengthening customer relationships and satisfaction through expert guidance and responsive support.
• Positioning Synopsys as the preferred partner for cutting-edge physical verification solutions in the semiconductor industry.
What You’ll Need:
• BS or MS degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with strong knowledge of VLSI and device components.
• Strong scripting/programming skills, with proficiency in Python, TCL, Perl, or shell scripting.
• 7+ years of industry experience in physical verification flows (LVS/DRC/FILL/PERC) and runset development.
• Hands-on experience with EDA tool products such as IC Validator, Calibre, or Assura.
• Understanding of backend physical design flows (FC/Innovus), custom layouts (Custom Compiler/Virtuoso layout), and PEX flows.
• Ability to produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation.
Who You Are:
• Innovative thinker with a passion for learning and exploring new technologies.
• Resilient and able to perform well under high-pressure situations.
• Proactive, customer-centric, and results-oriented.
• Strong communication skills with proficiency in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and skilled at troubleshooting and problem-solving.
The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:
You’ll join a dynamic Applications Engineering team dedicated to driving customer success in physical verification. Our team collaborates across R&D, Product Engineering, and Sales, leveraging diverse expertise to deliver innovative solutions for advanced semiconductor designs. Together, we foster an inclusive culture that values continuous learning, teamwork, and excellence.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.
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